Opportunity Information: Apply for R13SF60002
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- The Bureau of Reclamation Great Plains Region in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Water Conservation Field Services Program Great Plains Region, Eastern Colorado Area Office" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.530 Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP).
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 16, 2012 and posted on Nov 16, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 29, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- State, Indian tribe, irrigation district, water district, or other organization with water or power delivery authority. To be eligible for financial assistance under this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), a proposed activity must have a public purpose to support water conservation and directly or indirectly be associated with a Reclamation Project within the geographical area encompassed by the Eastern Colorado Area Office.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) grant opportunity for the Great Plains Region, Eastern Colorado Area Office (Funding Opportunity Number R13SF60002) is a discretionary federal grant run by the Bureau of Reclamation. Its purpose is to help local water-related entities conserve water and improve how water is measured, conveyed, and managed, especially where those improvements support or connect to Bureau of Reclamation projects in Eastern Colorado. The program is structured as a cost-share partnership, meaning applicants are expected to contribute funds and/or resources alongside Reclamation funding rather than relying on federal dollars alone.
The funding is intended to support projects that accomplish at least one of three main goals. First, it encourages the development of written water conservation management plans. These plans are meant to be practical documents that set the stage for future improvements such as upgrading canals or pipelines, adding or improving measurement and metering, or making operational changes that reduce losses and boost efficiency. Second, the grant can fund the actual implementation of activities that are already identified in a written water conservation management plan, as long as that plan has been reviewed by Reclamation. Third, the program supports demonstration projects that test or showcase new, innovative, or not-yet-widely-understood water management technologies and practices, with the idea that successful demonstrations can be replicated or scaled to improve water management more broadly.
Awards under this announcement were expected to be limited in number, with an estimated two awards available. Individual awards could be as high as $100,000, and there was no stated minimum award amount. The assistance is offered as a grant under CFDA 15.530 (Water Conservation Field Services Program). Because the selection is competitive, Reclamation uses a ranking and evaluation process to compare proposals and direct funds to the activities that best match the WCFSP objectives for the Eastern Colorado Area Office area. Proposals are scored using evaluation criteria described in the announcement (Section V), with an emphasis on how well the proposed work achieves the outcomes targeted by the program, such as measurable water savings, improved efficiency, or stronger operational performance.
Eligibility is geared toward public or quasi-public organizations responsible for delivering water or power. Eligible applicants include states, Indian tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, and other organizations that have water or power delivery authority. In addition to being an eligible entity, a project must serve a public purpose related to water conservation and must be directly or indirectly associated with a Reclamation Project within the Eastern Colorado Area Office geographic boundary. This requirement ties the program to Reclamation-managed infrastructure and mission priorities, and it signals that proposals should clearly explain the connection between the applicant, the proposed activity, and the relevant Reclamation project.
Key dates for this archived opportunity show it was posted on November 16, 2012, with an application deadline of January 29, 2013, and an archive date of February 28, 2013. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Irene Hoiby, a Grants Management Specialist, at 406-247-7615.
Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) - Great Plains Region, Eastern Colorado Area Office (R13SF60002) FAQs
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary federal grant opportunity under the Water Conservation Field Services Program (WCFSP) for the Great Plains Region, Eastern Colorado Area Office. The Funding Opportunity Number is R13SF60002, and the program is run by the Bureau of Reclamation.
What is the purpose of the WCFSP funding for Eastern Colorado?
The purpose is to help local water-related entities conserve water and improve how water is measured, conveyed, and managed. The opportunity especially targets improvements that support or connect to Bureau of Reclamation projects in Eastern Colorado.
Is this a cost-share program or can the project be fully federally funded?
This program is structured as a cost-share partnership. Applicants are expected to contribute funds and/or resources alongside Bureau of Reclamation funding rather than relying on federal dollars alone.
What types of projects are supported under this announcement?
Projects are expected to accomplish at least one of these three goals:
- Develop a written water conservation management plan intended to guide practical, future improvements (such as upgrading canals or pipelines, improving measurement and metering, or making operational changes to reduce losses and improve efficiency).
- Implement activities that are already identified in a written water conservation management plan, as long as the plan has been reviewed by Reclamation.
- Conduct a demonstration project to test or showcase new, innovative, or not-yet-widely-understood water management technologies and practices, with the intent that successful approaches could be replicated or scaled.
What is a "water conservation management plan" in this program?
Within this opportunity, a water conservation management plan is described as a practical written document that sets the stage for future improvements. Examples of improvements mentioned include canal or pipeline upgrades, adding or improving measurement and metering, and operational changes that reduce losses and increase efficiency.
Can the grant pay for implementing activities from an existing plan?
Yes. The grant can fund implementation of activities already identified in a written water conservation management plan, provided that plan has been reviewed by the Bureau of Reclamation.
What qualifies as a demonstration project under this grant?
A demonstration project under this announcement is a project that tests or showcases new, innovative, or not-yet-widely-understood water management technologies and practices. The stated goal is that successful demonstrations can be replicated or scaled to improve broader water management.
How many awards were expected to be made?
Awards under this announcement were expected to be limited in number, with an estimated two awards available.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum individual award amount listed for this opportunity was up to $100,000.
Was there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount was stated in the provided information.
What type of federal assistance is this and what is the CFDA number?
This assistance is offered as a grant under CFDA 15.530, titled Water Conservation Field Services Program.
Is this grant competitive?
Yes. Selection is competitive, and the Bureau of Reclamation uses a ranking and evaluation process to compare proposals and direct funds to the activities that best match WCFSP objectives for the Eastern Colorado Area Office area.
How are proposals evaluated?
Proposals are scored using evaluation criteria described in the announcement (Section V). The emphasis described in the provided information is on how well the proposed work achieves targeted outcomes such as measurable water savings, improved efficiency, or stronger operational performance.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is geared toward public or quasi-public organizations responsible for delivering water or power. Eligible applicants include states, Indian tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, and other organizations that have water or power delivery authority.
Are there project location or service-area requirements?
Yes. In addition to being an eligible entity, a project must serve a public purpose related to water conservation and must be directly or indirectly associated with a Reclamation Project within the Eastern Colorado Area Office geographic boundary.
Why does the opportunity require a connection to a Reclamation Project?
The requirement ties the program to Reclamation-managed infrastructure and mission priorities. Proposals were expected to clearly explain the connection between the applicant, the proposed activity, and the relevant Reclamation project.
What were the key dates for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on November 16, 2012. The application deadline was January 29, 2013. The archive date was February 28, 2013.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Irene Hoiby, Grants Management Specialist, at 406-247-7615.
What geographic area does this funding opportunity cover?
This opportunity is for the Great Plains Region, Eastern Colorado Area Office, and it focuses on projects connected to Reclamation Projects within the Eastern Colorado Area Office geographic boundary.
What kinds of outcomes does Reclamation want to see from funded projects?
Based on the provided information, the announcement emphasized outcomes such as measurable water savings, improved efficiency, and stronger operational performance, along with improved measurement, conveyance, and management of water.
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